17x 8.5...

eugenekim.net · 08-10-2006, 08:25 PM

when i was looking through tirerack.com it brought up some wheels sizes that were 8.5 and im curious if it's feasible. if so, what offset and tire size would be recommend and any precautions or pros vs cons etc? thanks

eugenekim.net · 08-10-2006, 11:10 PM

23 views and still nothing...

PerthCivic06 · 08-10-2006, 11:20 PM

You would have to put on a tire that is too wide for the car and would have serious rubbing issues. A 7 or 7.5 would be more suitable with no more than a 225 tire. Go to http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp to give you an idea. Put your stock wheel and tire on the left then the one you're comparing on the right.

g1sk8terz · 08-11-2006, 09:12 AM

yeah 8.5 sounds too big..hmmm maybe 7 or 7.5...agreed with the person above me!

eugenekim.net · 08-15-2006, 07:13 PM

what about 8?

8thgenuser · 08-15-2006, 07:19 PM

Even an 8 sounds too wide. I wouldn't try for anything larger than a 7.5. Remember that the wider you go, the more tire friction you'll need to overcome in the straights, thereby making your fuel efficiency numbers go down and possibly make you run slower.

Tate · 08-15-2006, 09:33 PM

I have 17x8 on my car and it fits fine, but it is a +48...

gbae007 · 08-16-2006, 01:01 AM

Tate, you got a pic?

Tate · 08-16-2006, 08:25 AM

OZ Ultraleggera installed

FigiSi06 · 08-16-2006, 03:29 PM

check out the top thread for a good fitment guide of what combinations have worked. PM me if you have any questions.

O6 Si · 08-16-2006, 04:05 PM

8.5 is def undoable withut shaving if thats even doable my hps r 7.5 and there close man

eugenekim.net · 03-18-2008, 05:18 AM

can't help to laugh at how i have 8.5's on my car now...

Wierdochild89 · 03-18-2008, 09:51 AM

It is possible with the right offset and a few modifications. Check out this thread, this person even has 255 tires on his car and it looks like sex
Widest Tire

Branden_Si · 03-18-2008, 02:19 PM

i have 17x8.5 rims +40 offset stretched on my stock 215/45 tires. i will be getting better fitting tires soon though, being broke sucks!

eXTCspeed · 03-18-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branden_Si

i have 17x8.5 rims +40 offset stretched on my stock 215/45 tires. i will be getting better fitting tires soon though, being broke sucks!

If you don't mind me asking, what size tires are you planning to get in the future?

***Spencer@tirerack*** · 03-18-2008, 03:05 PM

sorry, been busy...ok with year and trim civ and what wheel....ill look into it!

asdf0123 · 03-18-2008, 03:50 PM

well i have 18x8.5 with a +33 offset. ..

eXTCspeed · 03-18-2008, 04:42 PM

***BLouIsGod*** · 03-18-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Branden_Si

i have 17x8.5 rims +40 offset stretched on my stock 215/45 tires. i will be getting better fitting tires soon though, being broke sucks!

get some bigger tires, the wheel offset looks perfect tho.

s0opa_Si · 03-20-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by eXTCspeed

08-10-2006, 08:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,806 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	17x 8.5... when i was looking through tirerack.com it brought up some wheels sizes that were 8.5 and im curious if it's feasible. if so, what offset and tire size would be recommend and any precautions or pros vs cons etc? thanks

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08-10-2006, 11:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,806 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	23 views and still nothing...

08-10-2006, 11:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
PerthCivic06 Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 16 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You would have to put on a tire that is too wide for the car and would have serious rubbing issues. A 7 or 7.5 would be more suitable with no more than a 225 tire. Go to http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp to give you an idea. Put your stock wheel and tire on the left then the one you're comparing on the right.

08-11-2006, 09:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
g1sk8terz Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 142 iTrader: 0 / 0%	yeah 8.5 sounds too big..hmmm maybe 7 or 7.5...agreed with the person above me!

08-15-2006, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,806 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	what about 8?

08-15-2006, 07:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Even an 8 sounds too wide. I wouldn't try for anything larger than a 7.5. Remember that the wider you go, the more tire friction you'll need to overcome in the straights, thereby making your fuel efficiency numbers go down and possibly make you run slower.

08-15-2006, 09:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Tate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have 17x8 on my car and it fits fine, but it is a +48...

08-16-2006, 01:01 AM	#8 (permalink)
gbae007 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 27 Posts: 878 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Tate, you got a pic?

08-16-2006, 08:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tate Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 298 iTrader: 0 / 0%	OZ Ultraleggera installed

08-16-2006, 03:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
FigiSi06 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GO BIG RED Age: 25 Posts: 635 iTrader: 0 / 0%	check out the top thread for a good fitment guide of what combinations have worked. PM me if you have any questions.

08-16-2006, 04:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
O6 Si Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: S. Florida Age: 20 Posts: 824 Luis² iTrader: 0 / 50%	8.5 is def undoable withut shaving if thats even doable my hps r 7.5 and there close man

03-18-2008, 05:18 AM	#12 (permalink)
eugenekim.net Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: huntington beach, ca Age: 21 Posts: 1,806 captain obvious iTrader: 0 / 0%	can't help to laugh at how i have 8.5's on my car now...

03-18-2008, 09:51 AM	#13 (permalink)
Wierdochild89 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 561 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It is possible with the right offset and a few modifications. Check out this thread, this person even has 255 tires on his car and it looks like sex Widest Tire

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Branden_Si Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NW Htown Age: 17 Posts: 175 Branden iTrader: 0 / 0%	i have 17x8.5 rims +40 offset stretched on my stock 215/45 tires. i will be getting better fitting tires soon though, being broke sucks!

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asdf0123 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: weRk-N-progr3ss Posts: 4,079 JamEs iTrader: 4 / 100%	well i have 18x8.5 with a +33 offset. ..

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eXTCspeed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 777 iTrader: 2 / 100%